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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 1,019.74 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 1,019.74 and 356.37 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 1,019.74 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/1,019.74 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 1,019.74 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 363,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,404.74/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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